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Never Too Late Full Set
There’s something to be said for maturity and experience, whether it’s a second chance at love, a May/December romance, or finding a soul mate later in life. These stories prove that it’s never too late for new love.
More than 360,000 words of romantic fiction in 30 stories.
A Life Without by Katya Harris
After decades of wondering and worrying over his submissive tendencies, fortysomething Todd decides to explore his fantasies. His first step is to join a BDSM club, and it’s there that he meets Malik, a young and beautiful Dominant who is very interested in introducing Todd to this world. In fact, Malik is interested in everything about Todd, which is startling to the older man given the differences in their ages. Malik helps Todd explore his submissiveness, but after an unpleasant meeting with Todd’s ex-boyfriend, he also encourages him to confront his demons so he will no longer live his life in shame.
Aiding and Abetting by Nora Roth
When cynical forty-three-year-old police officer Evan Andrews finds his home broken into, he quickly learns there’s more to Beau Toliver than meets the eye. Injured and afraid, Beau mistrusts Evan and the police every bit as much as Evan mistrusts Beau. As affection slowly grows between them, Evan discovers the real threat might come from the colleagues he’s considered friends for over two decades. When the truth comes out, Evan races to save Beau’s life at the risk of his own. His actions could mean the end of his career, but he might finally realize there are more important things in life.
Because of Roses by Richard May
After the death of his longtime partner, American attorney Dan Evans is reassigned to his firm’s London office. It’s a change his life sorely needs. While admiring roses in a small village in the Cotswolds, Dan meets Martin Saint John. Martin, still fit and attractive at seventy, has also lost his partner, and now spends his time growing roses, meeting friends in the pub, and going to church on Sundays, content with his quiet life. Roses and tea progress to spending weekends together exploring the countryside, but the differences between Dan and Martin go beyond the fifteen year age gap. If they can open their hearts and accept love—instead of accepting its absence—they might find a second chance at happiness. All because of roses.
Bindings and Books by CM Corett
James Connell is adamant. He’s not getting involved. The forty-two-year-old bookstore owner’s life is governed by respectability, order, and a dash of OCD—just the way he likes it. There is absolutely no place in his life for a way-too-young, sexy, carefree guy like Ash. What would people think?
Ash Bradley-Mills is determined—he wants James. Traveling the world testing snowboards and sports equipment has been great fun for Ash, but he’s ready for something more. He wants an adrenaline rush of a different kind, and tall, dark, handsome, and older James fits the criteria perfectly. Now all Ash needs to do is break through James’s defenses and lifelong fear of judgment. Easy! He’s got the perfect plan to push James out of his comfort zone and into his arms.
Coffee, Pop, and Bisexuality by Nicole McCormick
When a stranger runs into Douglas, makes him spill his coffee, and offers to buy him another one, Douglas thinks that’s all it will be. Even though the man is gorgeous. Even though his daughter has other plans. Turns out, the stranger, Anthony, has other plans as well, and Douglas soon agrees to go to a movie with Anthony. It’s absolutely not a date. Douglas has slept with men, sure, but he isn’t gay. Or bisexual. No matter what Anthony says.
However, a late night and a frank conversation with his daughter’s best friend leaves Douglas with a different opinion. Not that he plans on letting Anthony know he considers it a date. It’s too much fun to wind Anthony up. After one not-so-perfect date, Douglas thinks maybe if he keeps Anthony around, turning fifty won’t be so bad.
Dances and Cookies by Felicitas Ivey
After living hard in the big city, Paavo settles down in the country with a bakery and his cat. He tutors the local college students, and life is good. Chinese exchange student Xue needs a little more help than some, and Paavo motivates Xue with the promise of a dance if he passes his lit class. Xue is smart and funny, and Paavo wouldn’t mind getting to know him better, even with the age difference. But he doesn’t know if Xue is interested or even gay.
Maybe the dance they’re both looking forward to will make the feelings between them clear.
Dancing Days by Clare London
The day Glen Carson loses his wallet is the day that changes his life. The wallet is returned by Aston Walsh, a man he hasn’t seen for twenty years. He and Aston had a passionate and intense romance when they were in their late twenties, and Glen thought their love would last forever. But his dreams were horribly shattered by a shocking...
More than 360,000 words of romantic fiction in 30 stories.
A Life Without by Katya Harris
After decades of wondering and worrying over his submissive tendencies, fortysomething Todd decides to explore his fantasies. His first step is to join a BDSM club, and it’s there that he meets Malik, a young and beautiful Dominant who is very interested in introducing Todd to this world. In fact, Malik is interested in everything about Todd, which is startling to the older man given the differences in their ages. Malik helps Todd explore his submissiveness, but after an unpleasant meeting with Todd’s ex-boyfriend, he also encourages him to confront his demons so he will no longer live his life in shame.
Aiding and Abetting by Nora Roth
When cynical forty-three-year-old police officer Evan Andrews finds his home broken into, he quickly learns there’s more to Beau Toliver than meets the eye. Injured and afraid, Beau mistrusts Evan and the police every bit as much as Evan mistrusts Beau. As affection slowly grows between them, Evan discovers the real threat might come from the colleagues he’s considered friends for over two decades. When the truth comes out, Evan races to save Beau’s life at the risk of his own. His actions could mean the end of his career, but he might finally realize there are more important things in life.
Because of Roses by Richard May
After the death of his longtime partner, American attorney Dan Evans is reassigned to his firm’s London office. It’s a change his life sorely needs. While admiring roses in a small village in the Cotswolds, Dan meets Martin Saint John. Martin, still fit and attractive at seventy, has also lost his partner, and now spends his time growing roses, meeting friends in the pub, and going to church on Sundays, content with his quiet life. Roses and tea progress to spending weekends together exploring the countryside, but the differences between Dan and Martin go beyond the fifteen year age gap. If they can open their hearts and accept love—instead of accepting its absence—they might find a second chance at happiness. All because of roses.
Bindings and Books by CM Corett
James Connell is adamant. He’s not getting involved. The forty-two-year-old bookstore owner’s life is governed by respectability, order, and a dash of OCD—just the way he likes it. There is absolutely no place in his life for a way-too-young, sexy, carefree guy like Ash. What would people think?
Ash Bradley-Mills is determined—he wants James. Traveling the world testing snowboards and sports equipment has been great fun for Ash, but he’s ready for something more. He wants an adrenaline rush of a different kind, and tall, dark, handsome, and older James fits the criteria perfectly. Now all Ash needs to do is break through James’s defenses and lifelong fear of judgment. Easy! He’s got the perfect plan to push James out of his comfort zone and into his arms.
Coffee, Pop, and Bisexuality by Nicole McCormick
When a stranger runs into Douglas, makes him spill his coffee, and offers to buy him another one, Douglas thinks that’s all it will be. Even though the man is gorgeous. Even though his daughter has other plans. Turns out, the stranger, Anthony, has other plans as well, and Douglas soon agrees to go to a movie with Anthony. It’s absolutely not a date. Douglas has slept with men, sure, but he isn’t gay. Or bisexual. No matter what Anthony says.
However, a late night and a frank conversation with his daughter’s best friend leaves Douglas with a different opinion. Not that he plans on letting Anthony know he considers it a date. It’s too much fun to wind Anthony up. After one not-so-perfect date, Douglas thinks maybe if he keeps Anthony around, turning fifty won’t be so bad.
Dances and Cookies by Felicitas Ivey
After living hard in the big city, Paavo settles down in the country with a bakery and his cat. He tutors the local college students, and life is good. Chinese exchange student Xue needs a little more help than some, and Paavo motivates Xue with the promise of a dance if he passes his lit class. Xue is smart and funny, and Paavo wouldn’t mind getting to know him better, even with the age difference. But he doesn’t know if Xue is interested or even gay.
Maybe the dance they’re both looking forward to will make the feelings between them clear.
Dancing Days by Clare London
The day Glen Carson loses his wallet is the day that changes his life. The wallet is returned by Aston Walsh, a man he hasn’t seen for twenty years. He and Aston had a passionate and intense romance when they were in their late twenties, and Glen thought their love would last forever. But his dreams were horribly shattered by a shocking...
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July 2, 2015
Yes, I know. Every year it's the same - while reading these DD stories I say to myself, this was the last time I bought this stuff. And then, next year, do I remember that? Nope, I buy it again. This year at least I'm thinking about it. For now. I still have a week to decide.
But I think I already know what the outcome will be.
June 21, 2015: Dear authors! It's nice that so many of your MCs have a pet. But does it always have to be a cat? How about a bit of variety? Look at what wikipedia says:
The most popular pets are likely dogs and cats, but people also keep house rabbits, ferrets; rodents such as gerbils, hamsters, chinchillas, fancy rats, and guinea pigs; avian pets, such as canaries, parakeets, and parrots; reptile pets, such as turtles, lizards and snakes; aquatic pets, such as tropical fish and frogs; and arthropod pets, such as tarantulas and hermit crabs.
How about one of those???
June 25, 2015: Sorry, authors of paranormal/fantasy/history/sci-fi stories, but with all the nice dritc stories, I just decided to stick to contemporary DD ones. It's totally me, not you.
July 2, 2015: So, I'm done for now with this year's DD. My average rating is 3 stars, although my overall feeling is more like 4 stars. I liked the topic of age gap, around which the individual stories were written, more like topics from previous years. On the other hand several authors put too much emphasis on the age differences.
I think after this year's experience I'm pretty sure that I'll buy next year's DD again.
But I think I already know what the outcome will be.
June 21, 2015: Dear authors! It's nice that so many of your MCs have a pet. But does it always have to be a cat? How about a bit of variety? Look at what wikipedia says:
The most popular pets are likely dogs and cats, but people also keep house rabbits, ferrets; rodents such as gerbils, hamsters, chinchillas, fancy rats, and guinea pigs; avian pets, such as canaries, parakeets, and parrots; reptile pets, such as turtles, lizards and snakes; aquatic pets, such as tropical fish and frogs; and arthropod pets, such as tarantulas and hermit crabs.
How about one of those???
June 25, 2015: Sorry, authors of paranormal/fantasy/history/sci-fi stories, but with all the nice dritc stories, I just decided to stick to contemporary DD ones. It's totally me, not you.
July 2, 2015: So, I'm done for now with this year's DD. My average rating is 3 stars, although my overall feeling is more like 4 stars. I liked the topic of age gap, around which the individual stories were written, more like topics from previous years. On the other hand several authors put too much emphasis on the age differences.
I think after this year's experience I'm pretty sure that I'll buy next year's DD again.
July 1, 2015
The theme for this year were older men, a lot of them were about my age so I really enjoyed this anthology. What I love about the daily dose is the variety that you can find in the 30 stories : different take on the theme, different sub-genres, different authors; I also like when I discover new authors or rediscover old favourites. I got a little tired of the big difference of age and remorse attached to it, I would have liked more old age men in the shorts... middle-age is fun, but when I think of "Never too late" I was expecting a lot more 60s, 70s and, even, 80s! I got a little behind and so I still have 5 more stories to read even though the month is over, but I'll keep them for when I have a sudden craving. A very good anthology, can't wait for next year and the next theme...
July 16, 2023
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July 26, 2015
This is a wonderful collection of short stories and novellas with the theme of a May/December romance. Most of them are in contemporary settings, but there is the odd historical, fantasy, science fiction, and paranormal tale to be found. They range from charming to interesting, and from sweet to scorching hot.
My reviews can be found with the individual stories.
NOTE: This collection was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review.
My reviews can be found with the individual stories.
NOTE: This collection was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review.
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Love Has No Expiration by C.S. Poe will be republished in 2025/2026. It will be available for sale and review separately in ebook.
Love Has No Expiration by C.S. Poe will be republished in 2025/2026. It will be available for sale and review separately in ebook.
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